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A New Report Reveals a Home Shortage in Texas

A New Report Reveals a Home Shortage in Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – While Texas is building plenty of new homes, it’s still not enough to keep up with the growing population. A new report from the Texas comptroller’s office says that the state was 306-thousand homes short of demand in 2023. The report also stated that there’s a lack of supply of affordable housing for…MORE

Airline Loyalty Programs Are Being Investigated by Federal Officials

Airline Loyalty Programs Are Being Investigated by Federal Officials

(WBAP/KLIF) – Four major airlines including Delta, United, Southwest, and Fort Worth based American Airlines are all involved in a federal investigation. The Department of Transportation has asked each airline for a report on their loyalty programs. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg wants to investigate the policies and fees of the airlines after an increase…MORE

Sluggish US Jobs Report Clears the Way for Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

Sluggish US Jobs Report Clears the Way for Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s tepid pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy. Employers added a modest 142,000 jobs, up from a scant 89,000 in July. The…MORE

Stellantis Recalls 1.5M Ram Trucks to Fix Software Bug That Can Disable Stability Control

Stellantis Recalls 1.5M Ram Trucks to Fix Software Bug That Can Disable Stability Control

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickups worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years. Most are in North America. Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have anti-lock…MORE

Amazon Says in a Federal Lawsuit That the NLRB’s Structure is Unconstitutional

Amazon Says in a Federal Lawsuit That the NLRB’s Structure is Unconstitutional

(AP) – Amazon is challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board in a lawsuit that also accuses the agency of improperly influencing the outcome of a union election at a company warehouse more than two years ago. The complaint, filed Thursday at a federal court in San Antonio, mirrors some legal arguments the…MORE